U.S. Housing Market
REMAX: New Listings Volume Outpaced Home Sales in April
The median sales price increased 1.5% year-over-year to $445,000, marking the 34th consecutive month of year-over-year price appreciation. Continue Reading REMAX: New Listings Volume Outpaced Home Sales in April
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2.3%
“Almost 10% of applications were for ARM loans, the highest share since October 2025, as borrowers sought loan types with lower rates,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2.3%
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
Kentucky Home Sales Up in February Despite Drop in New Listings
The median sales price in February was $272,000, up 8.58% month-over-month and up 6% year-over-year. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up in February Despite Drop in New Listings
February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 0.9%
Conventional loans composed 49.4 % of loan applications and FHA loans composed 35.3%. Continue Reading February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 0.9%
Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
The Refinance Index enjoyed a 27% bump-up from the previous week and was 42% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Misguided Cities
Editor Phil Hall questions the viability of government-fueled real estate projects in New York City and Chicago. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Misguided Cities
Foreclosure Filings Down in November
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 20,231 properties last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Down in November
San Diego School District Considers Plan to Build Affordable Housing for Employees
The new proposal stressed there was a “clear” need for more affordable housing. Continue Reading San Diego School District Considers Plan to Build Affordable Housing for Employees
Realtor.com Predicts Top Housing Markets for 2025
Three weeks ahead of New Year’s Eve, Realtor.com has published its forecast for the Top Housing Markets for 2025 – with all the locations based in the South and the West. The new year's top 10 housing markets, ranked in order, are: Colorado Springs, Colorado...
Consumer Confidence in Housing Market is on the Rise
A new record-high share of consumers indicated that they expect mortgage rates to decline over the next 12 months. Continue Reading Consumer Confidence in Housing Market is on the Rise
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 2-5
A new achievement in luxury real estate, an executive preparing the next generation of professionals, and the perils of renting to Hunter Biden top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 2-5
Q3 Equity Gains Down by More Than 5%
The rate of equity growth dropped from 8% from the second quarter to 2.5% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Q3 Equity Gains Down by More Than 5%
Northmarq Sells Maryland Build-to-Rent Community for $54 Million
The property was built in 2023 and is located 19 miles south of downtown Baltimore. Continue Reading Northmarq Sells Maryland Build-to-Rent Community for $54 Million
Report: Four States Are Home to Most At-Risk Housing Markets
Half the markets considered least likely to decline fell in Virginia, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Montana and New Hampshire. Continue Reading Report: Four States Are Home to Most At-Risk Housing Markets
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